tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5301788573797075942018-02-15T06:46:06.744+08:00Bookish MichelleImmerse in the world of booksBookish Michellenoreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530178857379707594.post-65158390271501018342018-02-13T12:48:00.000+08:002018-02-13T12:49:59.048+08:00{Bookish Finds} The Cruel Prince by Holly Black<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://photos.app.goo.gl/fMWuN5hoM66TKOPZ2" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="475" data-original-width="306" height="320" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/ZZmLqOaeh3ZNbNULSDh6UWnyaX3htq0cnHigqOsDa4AWpiZn8W2y9rEG1QVpGOqd74e6yan0t1DNyo5dE9z6oIu2C4VtSX5L27T5QS-sZYUmItp7BsoS3uz-92Y75ac-SeTBakySeg8GlEDrH9CpGJKknZN5YdWTSFvFpiQwT8hn_OBlv5chob5FlyKkypZRMLC5aiA7-Q5SLIChlzhN9_8GRimvHn0waIByg9AuKtR0xFK01s71PnXaX7k2mXu2Hs_WMiK-Qd_vVHIlCXwuAynAOlQdiuCNSvN1D8IhebsTDb2seTl05Y5BbRbc5RSbBDlVdVAWWJdXyKVwsEwmsHfwoP9pf1oaLhUyT5kXIk7DgzFEv-DHQPoRL5koy1xXF38SoayJwse-Sum4kRgokNb26U1Pyf6hyAi4Ay0fmRt-TEkV5AjtyftMt8XGmD4j6y9SBXDr0s9De1ca7zJ2dAGmxgZOpe79A5tq8Z3Vtn9EQT25b6vLH1O7mwSsAyEEC_uM-lSY1E0nXz_cgwP4qa7F42VT1f_8P1U7WtaFCCl0nnsuZOxXFCRpa7s9ScFN6_2zXG1BiKXVzsZ_gfqO_kYicEwMQ5ZYOK4tHOk=w317-h475-no" width="206" /></a></div><b>The Cruel Prince&nbsp;(The Folk of the Air #1)</b><br /><b>By: </b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/25422.Holly_Black" target="_blank">Holly Black</a><br /><b>Published on:&nbsp;</b>&nbsp;January 2nd 2018 by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers<br /><b>Genres: </b>YA Fantasy<br /><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26032825-the-cruel-prince" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5mDGWn1HVtA/Va_HdGdcMwI/AAAAAAAAAFM/M3T1iTc1-Uk/s1600/Add-to-goodreads.png" /></a><br /><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><i>Of course I want to be like them. They’re beautiful as blades forged in some divine fire. They will live forever.<br /><br /> And Cardan is even more beautiful than the rest. I hate him more than all the others. I hate him so much that sometimes when I look at him, I can hardly breathe.</i><br /><br /> Jude was seven years old when her parents were murdered and she and her two sisters were stolen away to live in the treacherous High Court of Faerie. Ten years later, Jude wants nothing more than to belong there, despite her mortality. But many of the fey despise humans. Especially Prince Cardan, the youngest and wickedest son of the High King.<br /><br /> To win a place at the Court, she must defy him–and face the consequences.<br /><br /> In doing so, she becomes embroiled in palace intrigues and deceptions, discovering her own capacity for bloodshed. But as civil war threatens to drown the Courts of Faerie in violence, Jude will need to risk her life in a dangerous alliance to save her sisters, and Faerie itself. </span></blockquote><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TBBzuzZ-IQ8/Va93GV4iSbI/AAAAAAAAACw/E-CrNmzb5y0/s1600/My%2BThoughts.png" /></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">Back into the world of Faerie! I have not read any books by Holly Black but I am intrigued by the world of Faerie ever since I read <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/series/47329-the-iron-fey" target="_blank">The Iron Fey series by Julie Kagawa</a>. The plot in this The Folk of the Air series sounds interesting and I'm definitely getting a copy if I can find it in the local bookstore.<br /><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nSA4LMEn-0I/Va957loGxOI/AAAAAAAAADY/dbGRZTAa9lU/s1600/smallpinkdots.png" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div>Bookish Michellehttps://plus.google.com/112662870538958635213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530178857379707594.post-85794384765197939702018-02-08T15:11:00.000+08:002018-02-08T15:11:53.819+08:00{Bookish Review} Wired by Julie Garwood<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jY-_IQjCkoY/WnvVBZx34zI/AAAAAAAAArk/FksKapibB5k15zr640WrTbTnyRcN4nBtgCKgBGAs/s1600/wired-julie-garwood.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="475" data-original-width="314" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jY-_IQjCkoY/WnvVBZx34zI/AAAAAAAAArk/FksKapibB5k15zr640WrTbTnyRcN4nBtgCKgBGAs/s320/wired-julie-garwood.jpg" width="211" /></a></div><b>Wired</b><br /><b>By: </b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6251.Julie_Garwood" target="_blank">Julie Garwood</a><br /><b>Published by: </b>&nbsp;Berkley on July 4th 2017<br /><b>Genres: </b>Romance<br /><b>Source: </b>Library<br /><b>Rating:&nbsp;</b><img border="0" data-original-height="75" data-original-width="252" height="29" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BTNaKHKfBl8/Wnvzd8ui0jI/AAAAAAAAAsU/ka_ZcefexGc3NlaksyrfmmQ0uI5Tk8jYACKgBGAs/s200/pink3.png" width="100" /><br /><b><br /></b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23398634-wired" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5mDGWn1HVtA/Va_HdGdcMwI/AAAAAAAAAFM/M3T1iTc1-Uk/s1600/Add-to-goodreads.png" /></a><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq"><div style="text-align: justify;">A beautiful computer hacker and a bad-boy FBI agent must collaborate—in more ways than one—in the sizzling new novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Julie Garwood.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Allison Trent doesn’t look like a hacker. In fact, when she’s not in college working on her degree, she models on the side. But behind her gorgeous face is a brilliant mind for computers and her real love is writing—and hacking—code. Her dream is to write a new security program that could revolutionize the tech industry.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Hotshot FBI agent Liam Scott has a problem: a leak deep within his own department. He needs the skills of a top-notch hacker to work on a highly sensitive project: to secretly break into the FBI servers and find out who the traitor is. But he can’t use one of his own. He finds the perfect candidate in Allison. Only, there’s one problem—she wants nothing to do with his job and turns him down flat. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">What Liam doesn’t know is that Allison is hiding secrets that she doesn’t want the FBI to uncover. But Liam will do nearly anything to persuade her to join his team, even break a few rules if that’s what it takes. A temptation that could put his job—and both of their futures—on the line… and longing for more . . .</div></blockquote><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TBBzuzZ-IQ8/Va93GV4iSbI/AAAAAAAAACw/E-CrNmzb5y0/s1600/My%2BThoughts.png" /></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">When I was browsing the ebooks available on my local library's website, I happen to chance upon this book. I borrowed it immediately because it's by Julie Garwood! She's one of my favourite historical romance author.<br /><br />So Wired is about this super hacker girl Allison with a bitter family history. She used her skills to do good deeds without people knowing even though she's breaking the law but she vowed to stop this bad habit of hers. Roll forward to the present, she's caught the interest of the FBI to solve some leak without their department. To know how the story goes on from you, you'll have to read the book to find out.<br /><br />Personally, I think this book is a page-turner. I practically read the whole book in one day. I like how the characters in the book interacts and supports one another. However, Allison and Liam do appear overly strong and without much flaws. Perhaps Allison has a few irritating flaws which persisted throughout the story but Liam? Liam didn't seem to have even one. When I reached the end of the book, I was disappointed to find that there was no epilogue.&nbsp;<br /><br />Look forward to even better books from Garwood!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nSA4LMEn-0I/Va957loGxOI/AAAAAAAAADY/dbGRZTAa9lU/s1600/smallpinkdots.png" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div>Bookish Michellehttps://plus.google.com/112662870538958635213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530178857379707594.post-905174698390806852017-10-31T23:00:00.000+08:002017-11-01T00:42:58.116+08:00{Bookish Interview} Mistakes of the Past by Patricia Josephine<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-T7vYMZFB_Bg/Wff_Q884UhI/AAAAAAAAAo4/BV1unni5bo03XrJJfpM5l8i-Fe0qnvVNQCKgBGAs/s1600/mistakes-of-the-past.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="424" data-original-width="318" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-T7vYMZFB_Bg/Wff_Q884UhI/AAAAAAAAAo4/BV1unni5bo03XrJJfpM5l8i-Fe0qnvVNQCKgBGAs/s320/mistakes-of-the-past.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><b>Mistakes of the Past&nbsp;</b><br /><b>By: </b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/13460894.Patricia_Josephine" target="_blank">Patricia Josephine</a><br /><b>Published on:&nbsp;</b>October 31st 2017<br /><b>Genres: </b>Romance<br /><br /><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36338292-mistakes-of-the-past" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5mDGWn1HVtA/Va_HdGdcMwI/AAAAAAAAAFM/M3T1iTc1-Uk/s1600/Add-to-goodreads.png" /></a><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq" style="text-align: justify;">Luc seeks atonement for the actions that banished him from his home. Living as a priest in a small town, he strives to show how much he’s changed with the hope that one day he can return to his family.<br /><br />Haunted by the guilt that destroyed her family, Rose has shut her heart off. She vows to never let anyone near again lest she hurt them. When she meets Luc, she can’t deny the draw she feels to him.<br /><br />But the past is not easily forgotten. When Luc’s past finds him, Rose is caught in the middle. Forced to face who he used to be, Luc must decide if he’s willing to give up his chance at redemption to save Rose. But doing so means he won’t be able to hide who he is. Will Rose be able to reconcile the man she knows with the devil he used to be? Or are the mistakes of the past too damning?</blockquote><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-n55gfm3SSE4/WfilRNfv4oI/AAAAAAAAAps/nCk__oZ5fOkP5dMP3minXToK_w4YLYJkwCKgBGAs/s1600/smallpinkdots.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="30" data-original-width="50" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-n55gfm3SSE4/WfilRNfv4oI/AAAAAAAAAps/nCk__oZ5fOkP5dMP3minXToK_w4YLYJkwCKgBGAs/s1600/smallpinkdots.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>About The Author</b></span></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">When Patricia Josephine isn't writing, she is watching Doctor Who or reading about serial killers. She is an avid knitter. One can never have too much yarn. She also writes young adult under the name Patricia Lynne.<br /><br /><b><span style="font-size: large;">Interview with Patricia Josephine</span></b><br /><br />Hi Patricia! Welcome to Bookish Michelle and here, we have some questions for you!<br /><br /><b>What inspires you to write Mistakes of the Past?</b><br />I always like the idea of writing a story from the villain's point of view. With Mistakes, I wondered what if the bad guy changed his mind and wanted to make amends. How would he go about it? Would his past end up biting him in the butt? It's the ultimate redemption story, and we love characters who go through those kinds of journeys.<br /><br /><b>What's your next project?</b><br />I'm bouncing between stories right now. I have a YA post-apocalyptic novel called Leaves of Fall I'm rewriting. I have a sequel to Mistakes of the Past that I'm pecking at. The plot hasn't solidified just yet. Same is for the sequel to my novel, Abducted Life. I'm bouncing between them all, and when I'm feeling lazy, but really want to feel like I haven't wasted the day, I edit a New Adult Urban fantasy called The Incubus and the Asexual.<br /><br /><b>Tell us about a quirky or unique habit that you have.</b><br />I stick my tongue out when I'm really concentrating. Especially playing a video game.<br /><br /><b>Describe your ideal romantic date.</b><br />My hubby, grilled cheese sandwiches, and Doctor Who.<br /><br /><b>What is one of your favourite quotes?</b><br />Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nSA4LMEn-0I/Va957loGxOI/AAAAAAAAADY/dbGRZTAa9lU/s1600/smallpinkdots.png" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Do visit the links below to find out more about the author and her books!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dSFlQlHMBrM/Wfim2cFKF1I/AAAAAAAAAqA/eRjW7nFQV6oP-LfyOkcISgskXXjb8yP2gCKgBGAs/s1600/mistakes-of-the-past-release-day-button_3.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="313" data-original-width="426" height="235" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dSFlQlHMBrM/Wfim2cFKF1I/AAAAAAAAAqA/eRjW7nFQV6oP-LfyOkcISgskXXjb8yP2gCKgBGAs/s320/mistakes-of-the-past-release-day-button_3.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0768T62H5" target="_blank">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/mistakes-of-the-past" target="_blank">Kobo</a>, <a href="https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/754277" target="_blank">Smashwords</a>, <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/mistakes-of-the-past-patricia-josephine/1127262701?ean=2940154593783" target="_blank">Barnes and Noble</a>, <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/mistakes-of-the-past/id1298802560?mt=11" target="_blank">iTunes</a></div><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div>Bookish Michellehttps://plus.google.com/112662870538958635213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530178857379707594.post-50723364459517056262017-09-11T01:30:00.002+08:002017-09-11T01:30:58.654+08:00Sunday Post #6<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tMEwYQ4fKZ4/WPzGLflIa0I/AAAAAAAAAYs/4rBTLUxL_78Y9NTYaUtqYp5eI4sjjddAwCPcB/s1600/SundayPost.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tMEwYQ4fKZ4/WPzGLflIa0I/AAAAAAAAAYs/4rBTLUxL_78Y9NTYaUtqYp5eI4sjjddAwCPcB/s320/SundayPost.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><blockquote class="tr_bq" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted by <a href="http://caffeinatedbookreviewer.com/" target="_blank">Caffeinated Book Reviewer</a>.</blockquote><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-f2FimG7j0x8/Va956zP6gHI/AAAAAAAAADM/jfQTafxTnZQlFPdSABNy-cSkr5o9mJ4VACPcB/s1600/pinkdots.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="40" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-f2FimG7j0x8/Va956zP6gHI/AAAAAAAAADM/jfQTafxTnZQlFPdSABNy-cSkr5o9mJ4VACPcB/s320/pinkdots.png" width="320" /></a></div><h3 style="text-align: center;">Updates</h3><div style="text-align: justify;">My life revolved around work for the past two weeks and I finally got a chance to relax a little today. We went out with my husband's family to cycle. Unfortunately, it rained in the midst of our cycling but we still managed to ride in the rain. The heavy downpour turned into a drizzle in the end and we were all able to ride in comfort.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I did not have much chance to read. The busy period will continue until October when the national exams for the kids are over. I'm so looking forward to it</div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-riy0ORvTG08/WYdY4TabnqI/AAAAAAAAAdk/KJR6FKuJYx4Pm7g9F2GRq-OALIKfRL-vwCKgBGAs/s1600/pinkdots.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="400" height="40" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-riy0ORvTG08/WYdY4TabnqI/AAAAAAAAAdk/KJR6FKuJYx4Pm7g9F2GRq-OALIKfRL-vwCKgBGAs/s320/pinkdots.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: &quot;trebuchet ms&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Last Week On Bookish Michelle</span></div><br /><ul><li>Bookish Blog Tour:&nbsp;<a href="http://bookishmichelle.blogspot.sg/2017/08/bookish-tours-body-parts-by-jessica-kapp.html">Body Parts by Jessica Kapp</a></li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-riy0ORvTG08/WYdY4TabnqI/AAAAAAAAAdk/KJR6FKuJYx4Pm7g9F2GRq-OALIKfRL-vwCKgBGAs/s1600/pinkdots.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="400" height="40" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-riy0ORvTG08/WYdY4TabnqI/AAAAAAAAAdk/KJR6FKuJYx4Pm7g9F2GRq-OALIKfRL-vwCKgBGAs/s320/pinkdots.png" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>Bookish Michellehttps://plus.google.com/112662870538958635213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530178857379707594.post-8792754952553081692017-08-31T00:00:00.000+08:002017-08-31T00:46:35.957+08:00{Bookish Tours} Body Parts by Jessica Kapp<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JUKVNy6tzio/WabiwI_SFAI/AAAAAAAAAmQ/-29oh8XZx_Yh5eWF5szGYeMr2FSJHiLIwCKgBGAs/s1600/body-parts.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="475" data-original-width="317" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JUKVNy6tzio/WabiwI_SFAI/AAAAAAAAAmQ/-29oh8XZx_Yh5eWF5szGYeMr2FSJHiLIwCKgBGAs/s320/body-parts.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><b>Body Parts</b><br /><b>By: </b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/16419251.Jessica_Kapp" target="_blank">Jessica Kapp</a><br /><b>Published on:&nbsp;</b>August 15th 2017 by Diversion Publishing<br /><b>Genres: </b>Dystopian<br /><b>Source: </b>Blog Tour<br /><b>Rating:&nbsp;</b> <img border="0" height="30" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-phdeE4iIMFo/Va92h0_RhKI/AAAAAAAAACc/Zlj4ItmGx2I/s252-Ic42/pink4.png" width="100" /><br /><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29584841-body-parts" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5mDGWn1HVtA/Va_HdGdcMwI/AAAAAAAAAFM/M3T1iTc1-Uk/s1600/Add-to-goodreads.png" /></a><br /><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq"><div style="text-align: justify;">Raised in an elite foster center off the California coast, sixteen-year-old Tabitha’s been sculpted into a world-class athlete. Her trainers have told her she’ll need to be in top physical condition to be matched with a loving family, even though personal health has taken a backseat outside the training facility. While Tabitha swims laps and shaves seconds off her mile time, hoping to find a permanent home, the rest of the community takes pills produced by pharmaceutical giant PharmPerfect to erase their wrinkles, grow hair, and develop superhuman strength.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">When Tabitha’s finally paired, instead of being taken to meet her new parents, she wakes up immobile on a hospital bed. Moments before she’s sliced open, a group of renegade teenagers rescues her, and she learns the real reason for her perfect health: PharmPerfect is using her foster program as a replacement factory for their pill-addicted clients’ failing organs. And her friends from the center, the only family she’s ever known, are next in line to be harvested.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Determined to save them, Tabitha joins forces with her rescuers, led by moody and mysterious Gavin Stiles. As they race to infiltrate the hospital and uncover the rest of PharmPerfect’s secrets, though, Tabitha finds herself with more questions than answers. Will trusting the enigmatic group of rebels lead her back to the slaughterhouse? </div></blockquote><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RT8SpoWFMSM/Wabja3ooFKI/AAAAAAAAAmY/Fo-9tEiyRDoM4wDDcOkX9aTyNH1ea1LqwCKgBGAs/s1600/BodyPartsTour.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="250" data-original-width="600" height="166" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RT8SpoWFMSM/Wabja3ooFKI/AAAAAAAAAmY/Fo-9tEiyRDoM4wDDcOkX9aTyNH1ea1LqwCKgBGAs/s400/BodyPartsTour.png" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TBBzuzZ-IQ8/Va93GV4iSbI/AAAAAAAAACw/E-CrNmzb5y0/s1600/My%2BThoughts.png" /></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">I must admit that this isn't my usual genre but the mystery and thrill that is hinted from the blurb really captivated me and I just had to read this book and find out more. <br /><br />Tabitha seems like a special girl from the blurb, being trained to be an athlete so that she could get adopted by a family. Which family would adopt a child based on whether he/she is an athlete? That caught my curiosity. We get to know more about the foster center that Tabitha is in through her eyes and everything got more exciting when she was rescued from the hospital and more characters are added into the story.<br /><br />Body Parts is an engaging story and it kept me hooked on it till the last page. The pacing of the story is just right and though I could guess the reason for something that Tabitha has experienced, this did not affect me much. I still enjoyed reading it. There is one part that irks me a little, about a decision that Tabitha has made. It seemed a little out of character but in the end it turns out ok. This is my first book from this author. I will be keeping a lookout for future books by her.<br /><br />This review is part of the Blog Tour by Chapter by Chapter. I received a review copy for the tour and this does not affect my review in any way.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.chapter-by-chapter.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="245" data-original-width="247" height="198" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Swxt0ibHv8M/WabrjfS-UeI/AAAAAAAAAns/Yvd04yoHRAMUmf5k_H2wcyEKCkVEXbyQgCKgBGAs/s200/Chapter-by-Chapter-blog-tour-button.png" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">&nbsp;<img border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nSA4LMEn-0I/Va957loGxOI/AAAAAAAAADY/dbGRZTAa9lU/s1600/smallpinkdots.png" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Purchase links:</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Jessica_Kapp_Body_Parts?id=czskDwAAQBAJ&amp;amp;hl=en" target="_blank">Google Play</a>, <a href="http://www.booksamillion.com/p/Body-Parts/Jessica-Kapp/9781635761665?id=7020344669460" target="_blank">BAM</a>, <a href="https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/body-parts/9781635761665-item.html" target="_blank">Chapters</a>, <a href="https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781635761665" target="_blank">Indies</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1635761662/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ep_dp_PByOzbTRKBKNE" target="_blank">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/body-parts-jessica-kapp/1125586487?ean=9781635761665" target="_blank">B&amp;N</a>, <a href="https://www.kobo.com/ca/en/ebook/body-parts-10" target="_blank">Kobo</a>, <a href="https://www.bookdepository.com/Body-Parts-Jessic-Kapp/9781682303825" target="_blank">TBD</a>, <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/body-parts/id1238278595?mt=11" target="_blank">iTunes</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8YQCvUGiNTE/WabqlSE3JmI/AAAAAAAAAnM/YOyUhcA3vMsJu-ssES_Lk3RY0sEp6bDUQCKgBGAs/s1600/smallpinkdots.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="30" data-original-width="50" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8YQCvUGiNTE/WabqlSE3JmI/AAAAAAAAAnM/YOyUhcA3vMsJu-ssES_Lk3RY0sEp6bDUQCKgBGAs/s1600/smallpinkdots.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>About the author</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-T0zn0EAs0EI/Wabqry2dPTI/AAAAAAAAAnU/77sXToj1Aw0qqGj5KC6xpI9n8gEk4x_bwCKgBGAs/s1600/Cropped%2Bb%2526w%2BKapp%2Bheadshot.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1172" data-original-width="1356" height="276" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-T0zn0EAs0EI/Wabqry2dPTI/AAAAAAAAAnU/77sXToj1Aw0qqGj5KC6xpI9n8gEk4x_bwCKgBGAs/s320/Cropped%2Bb%2526w%2BKapp%2Bheadshot.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Jessica Kapp enjoys writing Young Adult Contemporary and Speculative Fiction. Story ideas often strike at inopportune times, and she’s been known to text herself reminders from under the covers.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">She lives on a small farm in Washington with far too many goats and an occasional cow.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> </div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-US"><a href="http://www.jessicakapp.com/" target="_blank">Website</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/jesskapp" target="_blank">Twitter</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/authorjessicakapp" target="_blank">Facebook</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/16419251.Jessica_Kapp" target="_blank">Goodreads</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VKKDQUQXopE/Wabqm4TcWkI/AAAAAAAAAnQ/tRkekRL9Jr8zHLLAG9dmWiwlXD80CDNuQCKgBGAs/s1600/smallpinkdots.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="30" data-original-width="50" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VKKDQUQXopE/Wabqm4TcWkI/AAAAAAAAAnQ/tRkekRL9Jr8zHLLAG9dmWiwlXD80CDNuQCKgBGAs/s1600/smallpinkdots.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div>Bookish Michellehttps://plus.google.com/112662870538958635213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530178857379707594.post-65815349200333746282017-08-27T23:29:00.000+08:002017-08-27T23:29:00.990+08:00{Bookish Updates} Sunday Post #5<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tMEwYQ4fKZ4/WPzGLflIa0I/AAAAAAAAAYs/4rBTLUxL_78Y9NTYaUtqYp5eI4sjjddAwCPcB/s1600/SundayPost.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tMEwYQ4fKZ4/WPzGLflIa0I/AAAAAAAAAYs/4rBTLUxL_78Y9NTYaUtqYp5eI4sjjddAwCPcB/s320/SundayPost.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><blockquote class="tr_bq" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted by <a href="http://caffeinatedbookreviewer.com/" target="_blank">Caffeinated Book Reviewer</a>.</blockquote><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-f2FimG7j0x8/Va956zP6gHI/AAAAAAAAADM/jfQTafxTnZQlFPdSABNy-cSkr5o9mJ4VACPcB/s1600/pinkdots.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="40" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-f2FimG7j0x8/Va956zP6gHI/AAAAAAAAADM/jfQTafxTnZQlFPdSABNy-cSkr5o9mJ4VACPcB/s320/pinkdots.png" width="320" /></a></div><h3 style="text-align: center;">Updates</h3><div style="text-align: justify;">Thursday was break time! My husband and I went to East Coast Park to cycle. There's a super long stretch of cycling path which we can cycle freely and since it was a weekday, there wasn't much people at all.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-f3ZDm8AdT5g/WaLkLSH0pvI/AAAAAAAAAlU/s2BsSM7zbggClo_YUIdfA72q4vxpQdpcACKgBGAs/s1600/sunday-post-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-f3ZDm8AdT5g/WaLkLSH0pvI/AAAAAAAAAlU/s2BsSM7zbggClo_YUIdfA72q4vxpQdpcACKgBGAs/s320/sunday-post-5.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Taking a quick break from cycling to stare at the waters.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">One small break for a long journey ahead. Hope work will lessen soon so that I can have more time to pursue my interests. I recently bought a crocheting set and have been itching to start on it.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-riy0ORvTG08/WYdY4TabnqI/AAAAAAAAAdk/KJR6FKuJYx4Pm7g9F2GRq-OALIKfRL-vwCKgBGAs/s1600/pinkdots.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="400" height="40" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-riy0ORvTG08/WYdY4TabnqI/AAAAAAAAAdk/KJR6FKuJYx4Pm7g9F2GRq-OALIKfRL-vwCKgBGAs/s320/pinkdots.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: &quot;trebuchet ms&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Last Week On Bookish Michelle</span></div><br /><ul><li>Bookish Review: <a href="http://bookishmichelle.blogspot.sg/2017/08/bookish-review-sherlock-sam-and-ghostly.html">Sherlock Sam and the Ghostly Moans in Fort Canning by A.J. Low</a></li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-riy0ORvTG08/WYdY4TabnqI/AAAAAAAAAdk/KJR6FKuJYx4Pm7g9F2GRq-OALIKfRL-vwCKgBGAs/s1600/pinkdots.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="400" height="40" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-riy0ORvTG08/WYdY4TabnqI/AAAAAAAAAdk/KJR6FKuJYx4Pm7g9F2GRq-OALIKfRL-vwCKgBGAs/s320/pinkdots.png" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>Bookish Michellehttps://plus.google.com/112662870538958635213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530178857379707594.post-82692708681762394372017-08-22T00:00:00.000+08:002017-08-22T00:00:15.292+08:00{Bookish Review} Sherlock Sam and the Ghostly Moans in Fort Canning by A.J. Low<div class="separator tr_bq" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Czb1sinSqzs/WZjljJsWsCI/AAAAAAAAAkg/ETAw9Qrm0vQjJ4y-vobdSvjSw2Utm91CQCKgBGAs/s1600/Sherlock-sam-and-the-ghostly-moans.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="698" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Czb1sinSqzs/WZjljJsWsCI/AAAAAAAAAkg/ETAw9Qrm0vQjJ4y-vobdSvjSw2Utm91CQCKgBGAs/s320/Sherlock-sam-and-the-ghostly-moans.jpg" width="206" /></a></div><b>Sherlock Sam and the Ghostly Moans in Fort Canning</b><br /><b>By: </b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6740756.A_J_Low" target="_blank">A.J. Low</a><br /><b>Series: </b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/series/121166-sherlock-sam" target="_blank">Sherlock Sam #2</a><br /><b>Published on:&nbsp;</b>March 2013 by Epigram Books<br /><b>Genres: </b>Mystery (MG)<br /><b>Source: </b>Library<br /><b>Rating:&nbsp;</b> <img border="0" height="30" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-phdeE4iIMFo/Va92h0_RhKI/AAAAAAAAACc/Zlj4ItmGx2I/s252-Ic42/pink4.png" width="100" /><br /><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17411943-sherlock-sam-and-the-ghostly-moans-in-fort-canning" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5mDGWn1HVtA/Va_HdGdcMwI/AAAAAAAAAFM/M3T1iTc1-Uk/s1600/Add-to-goodreads.png" /></a><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq"><div style="text-align: justify;">The adventures of Sherlock Sam continue! Together with his loyal sidekick robot Watson, Sherlock Sam is fast becoming Singapore's Greatest Kid Detective! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">In Sherlock Sam and the Ghostly Moans in Fort Canning, mysterious sounds fill the air at one of Singapore's most-loved historical attractions. Ghosts don't exist, or do they? Will this mystery prove too difficult for Sherlock Sam to solve?</div></blockquote><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TBBzuzZ-IQ8/Va93GV4iSbI/AAAAAAAAACw/E-CrNmzb5y0/s1600/My%2BThoughts.png" /></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">It took me years to pick up this book simply because it's a middle grade book. I first came across this Sherlock Sam series when I was invited as a panel speaker in <a href="https://afcc.com.sg/" target="_blank">AFCC</a> 2013. The reason why I finally grabbed a copy is due to pure curiosity because this book is set in Singapore!<br /><br />This is the second book in the series but I have no problem following the characters. What caught my interest was a talking robot (Watson). It's amusing to read about Sherlock's interaction with Watson. This robot is smart! In this book, the kids get to solve some mysterious moans at Fort Canning and the story was really easy to follow. I really think middle grade kids will enjoy reading this. We get to know some local language too, just some.<br /><br />I find myself hunting for the first book to read how it all started. Good read!<br /><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nSA4LMEn-0I/Va957loGxOI/AAAAAAAAADY/dbGRZTAa9lU/s1600/smallpinkdots.png" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div>Bookish Michellehttps://plus.google.com/112662870538958635213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530178857379707594.post-32217298467915641132017-08-20T01:33:00.000+08:002017-08-20T01:33:25.188+08:00{Bookish Updates} Sunday Post #4<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tMEwYQ4fKZ4/WPzGLflIa0I/AAAAAAAAAYs/4rBTLUxL_78Y9NTYaUtqYp5eI4sjjddAwCPcB/s1600/SundayPost.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tMEwYQ4fKZ4/WPzGLflIa0I/AAAAAAAAAYs/4rBTLUxL_78Y9NTYaUtqYp5eI4sjjddAwCPcB/s320/SundayPost.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><blockquote class="tr_bq" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted by <a href="http://caffeinatedbookreviewer.com/" target="_blank">Caffeinated Book Reviewer</a>.</blockquote><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-f2FimG7j0x8/Va956zP6gHI/AAAAAAAAADM/jfQTafxTnZQlFPdSABNy-cSkr5o9mJ4VACPcB/s1600/pinkdots.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="40" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-f2FimG7j0x8/Va956zP6gHI/AAAAAAAAADM/jfQTafxTnZQlFPdSABNy-cSkr5o9mJ4VACPcB/s320/pinkdots.png" width="320" /></a></div><h3 style="text-align: center;">Updates</h3><div style="text-align: justify;">As usual, I spent most of my time rushing for the deadlines for working during non-working hours. This will probably go on for several more weeks till the kids finish their final exams around October. However, me and husband managed to have some quality time together playing board game. We played Flash Point twice this week and it's quite fun!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sr2o9xcc_iU/WZhz85p_iOI/AAAAAAAAAjM/gwqFzh61wPQfWuS-0u1WZBLq7CY--pcEgCKgBGAs/s1600/bookish-updates.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sr2o9xcc_iU/WZhz85p_iOI/AAAAAAAAAjM/gwqFzh61wPQfWuS-0u1WZBLq7CY--pcEgCKgBGAs/s320/bookish-updates.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-riy0ORvTG08/WYdY4TabnqI/AAAAAAAAAdk/KJR6FKuJYx4Pm7g9F2GRq-OALIKfRL-vwCKgBGAs/s1600/pinkdots.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="400" height="40" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-riy0ORvTG08/WYdY4TabnqI/AAAAAAAAAdk/KJR6FKuJYx4Pm7g9F2GRq-OALIKfRL-vwCKgBGAs/s320/pinkdots.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: &quot;trebuchet ms&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Last Week On Bookish Michelle</span></div><br /><ul><li>Bookish Finds: <a href="http://bookishmichelle.blogspot.sg/2017/08/bookish-finds-wish-you-were-here-by.html">Wish You Were Here by Renee Carlino</a></li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-riy0ORvTG08/WYdY4TabnqI/AAAAAAAAAdk/KJR6FKuJYx4Pm7g9F2GRq-OALIKfRL-vwCKgBGAs/s1600/pinkdots.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="400" height="40" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-riy0ORvTG08/WYdY4TabnqI/AAAAAAAAAdk/KJR6FKuJYx4Pm7g9F2GRq-OALIKfRL-vwCKgBGAs/s320/pinkdots.png" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: &quot;trebuchet ms&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;">New On Bookish Michelle</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: &quot;trebuchet ms&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29584841-body-parts" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="475" data-original-width="317" height="200" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lo9inHW-0xo/WZh1As6pg9I/AAAAAAAAAjw/G6JhMXOzoa8lhYdMEPzLBsGgLHgpqtBUQCKgBGAs/s200/body-parts.jpg" width="133" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30256248-by-your-side" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="475" data-original-width="315" height="200" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-haUUax0A4As/WZh1Aj4fmBI/AAAAAAAAAjw/0_w0eNkRYgAP2Yne72MI6aiKfgOeFX2QQCKgBGAs/s200/by-your-side.jpg" width="132" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22240662-sherlock-sam-and-the-cloaked-classmate-in-macritchie" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="475" data-original-width="311" height="200" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VR_Yn-QSZ-w/WZh1Ak_FGyI/AAAAAAAAAjw/1BNiPsD0gpY1byrX_2eOe0Xk-0JzCY2MQCKgBGAs/s200/sherlock-sam-cloaked-classmate.jpg" width="130" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29564763-mount-emily" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="666" height="200" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-olfqLQAllu4/WYPlNlL3QqI/AAAAAAAAAc8/J-eDF9-Hxjg9vyne13mNNPYwFxfcoro1QCPcBGAYYCw/s200/MountEmily-CVF-300_1024x1024.jpg" width="130" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms, sans-serif;">Yay! Quite a number of books this week and that is amazing! Been in a mood for some local books and my copy of Mount Emily arrived! Body Parts looks really good too! Just hope that I have more time to read.</span></div></div></div>Bookish Michellehttps://plus.google.com/112662870538958635213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530178857379707594.post-57955591810280679322017-08-17T18:14:00.001+08:002017-08-17T18:14:28.901+08:00{Bookish Finds} Wish You Were Here by Renee Carlino<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hICyZXeFOo8/WZVq10WKmYI/AAAAAAAAAiM/3jSbwjEe35UDJJHfJAZPMZr6MHOmpGh-QCKgBGAs/s1600/wish-you-were-here.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="475" data-original-width="306" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hICyZXeFOo8/WZVq10WKmYI/AAAAAAAAAiM/3jSbwjEe35UDJJHfJAZPMZr6MHOmpGh-QCKgBGAs/s320/wish-you-were-here.jpg" width="206" /></a></div><b>Wish You Were Here</b><br /><b>By: </b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6994731.Renee_Carlino" target="_blank">Renee Carlino</a><br /><b>Published on:&nbsp;</b>August 15th 2017 by Atria Books<br /><b>Genres: </b>Romance<br /><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/32620360" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5mDGWn1HVtA/Va_HdGdcMwI/AAAAAAAAAFM/M3T1iTc1-Uk/s1600/Add-to-goodreads.png" /></a><br /><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Charlotte has spent her twenties adrift, floating from interest to interest, job to job, and guy to guy, searching for a spark but never quite finding it. All she knows is that she won’t discover it working as a waitress at a pies-and-fries joint in Los Angeles or living with her fun but aimless best friend in a tiny apartment in the Arts District.<br /><br /> Then Charlotte collides with Adam, a gorgeous and soulful painter who seems just as lost as she feels. Their instant connection turns into a midnight drink… and a whirlwind night of champagne, Chinese food, and the kind of conversation that only happens in romantic comedies. But the next morning, Adam gives Charlotte the cold shoulder, leaving her confused and hurt—and wondering if the few odd moments between them the night before were red flags in disguise.<br /><br /> Months later, Charlotte hasn’t been able to shake Adam, so she decides to find out what happened the morning after their magical night together. This fateful decision rewrites their wild love story, but what Charlotte doesn’t know yet is that the ending has already been written. </span></blockquote><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TBBzuzZ-IQ8/Va93GV4iSbI/AAAAAAAAACw/E-CrNmzb5y0/s1600/My%2BThoughts.png" /></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">Saw this book in Goodread's monthly romance newsletter and I'm already intrigued by what happened. There's just something in this second chance book that calls out to me. Why did Adam give Charlotte the cold shoulder? I'll just have to read the book to find out!<br /><br />What do you think about this book?<br /><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nSA4LMEn-0I/Va957loGxOI/AAAAAAAAADY/dbGRZTAa9lU/s1600/smallpinkdots.png" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div>Bookish Michellehttps://plus.google.com/112662870538958635213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530178857379707594.post-2784719624493747862017-08-14T13:31:00.001+08:002017-08-14T13:31:26.334+08:00{Bookish Updates} Sunday Post #3<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tMEwYQ4fKZ4/WPzGLflIa0I/AAAAAAAAAYs/4rBTLUxL_78Y9NTYaUtqYp5eI4sjjddAwCPcB/s1600/SundayPost.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tMEwYQ4fKZ4/WPzGLflIa0I/AAAAAAAAAYs/4rBTLUxL_78Y9NTYaUtqYp5eI4sjjddAwCPcB/s320/SundayPost.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><blockquote class="tr_bq" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted by <a href="http://caffeinatedbookreviewer.com/" target="_blank">Caffeinated Book Reviewer</a>.</blockquote><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-f2FimG7j0x8/Va956zP6gHI/AAAAAAAAADM/jfQTafxTnZQlFPdSABNy-cSkr5o9mJ4VACPcB/s1600/pinkdots.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="40" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-f2FimG7j0x8/Va956zP6gHI/AAAAAAAAADM/jfQTafxTnZQlFPdSABNy-cSkr5o9mJ4VACPcB/s320/pinkdots.png" width="320" /></a></div><h3 style="text-align: center;">Updates</h3><div style="text-align: justify;">Still a busy week for me as my students are preparing for their term 3 exams but I managed to find some time to read a little. Hopefully there will be a review coming up this week!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-riy0ORvTG08/WYdY4TabnqI/AAAAAAAAAdk/KJR6FKuJYx4Pm7g9F2GRq-OALIKfRL-vwCKgBGAs/s1600/pinkdots.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="400" height="40" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-riy0ORvTG08/WYdY4TabnqI/AAAAAAAAAdk/KJR6FKuJYx4Pm7g9F2GRq-OALIKfRL-vwCKgBGAs/s320/pinkdots.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: &quot;trebuchet ms&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Last Week On Bookish Michelle</span></div><br /><ul><li>Bookish Finds: <a href="http://bookishmichelle.blogspot.sg/2017/08/bookish-finds-until-it-fades-by-ka.html">Until It Fades by K.A. Tucker</a></li><li>Bookish Interview: <a href="http://bookishmichelle.blogspot.sg/2017/08/bookish-interview-directions-of-heart.html">Directions of The Heart by Marie Lavender</a></li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-riy0ORvTG08/WYdY4TabnqI/AAAAAAAAAdk/KJR6FKuJYx4Pm7g9F2GRq-OALIKfRL-vwCKgBGAs/s1600/pinkdots.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="400" height="40" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-riy0ORvTG08/WYdY4TabnqI/AAAAAAAAAdk/KJR6FKuJYx4Pm7g9F2GRq-OALIKfRL-vwCKgBGAs/s320/pinkdots.png" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: &quot;trebuchet ms&quot;, sans-serif; font-size: large;">New On Bookish Michelle</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: &quot;trebuchet ms&quot;, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17411943-sherlock-sam-and-the-ghostly-moans-in-fort-canning" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="698" height="200" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-T5NnArCCjpk/WZE1bfy7ZiI/AAAAAAAAAhI/LzUE_Q15JzMFrpEOF1civXrhYuZkmhHaACKgBGAs/s200/Sherlock-sam-and-the-ghostly-moans.jpg" width="128" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: &quot;trebuchet ms&quot;, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div></div>Bookish Michellehttps://plus.google.com/112662870538958635213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530178857379707594.post-10703139823973435802017-08-11T12:00:00.000+08:002017-08-11T12:00:21.681+08:00{Bookish Interview} Directions of the Heart by Marie Lavender<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uAUW-XQr9E8/WYtHTfuoz1I/AAAAAAAAAeM/SYAq-lZzmBMFzMGJaaLyg7eCUbeX_QDrQCKgBGAs/s1600/Directions%2Bof%2Bthe%2BHeart%2B-%2BeBook%2Bcover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uAUW-XQr9E8/WYtHTfuoz1I/AAAAAAAAAeM/SYAq-lZzmBMFzMGJaaLyg7eCUbeX_QDrQCKgBGAs/s320/Directions%2Bof%2Bthe%2BHeart%2B-%2BeBook%2Bcover.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><b>Directions of the Heart</b><br /><b>By: </b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6938764.Marie_Lavender" target="_blank">Marie Lavender</a><br /><b>Published on:&nbsp;</b>July 25th 2017<br /><b>Genres: </b>Romance<br /><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/31351684-directions-of-the-heart" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5mDGWn1HVtA/Va_HdGdcMwI/AAAAAAAAAFM/M3T1iTc1-Uk/s1600/Add-to-goodreads.png" /></a><br /><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq">Embark on a remarkable journey of drama, romance, and passion...<br /><br />​In all of these amazing stories, there's one burning question...is love worth the risk?<br /><br /><b>Without You</b><br />Reece and Jenna are two childhood friends separated by time and distance. Can they find a way to heal their bond, or perhaps forge a new one?<br /><br /><b>Strange Heat</b><br />Spurred by her friend’s close call, Victoria decides to take a risk and prove the lifestyle she led was her downfall. But as Tory sinks deeper into the tumultuous abyss of desire with the mysterious Rick, can she climb back out before it’s too late? Or does she even want to?<br /><br /><b>Memories</b><br />Struggling to run her family’s farm on her own, Sadie takes on a hired hand, Matt. As they grow closer, so does the danger. Someone wants her legacy. Can they combat this new threat, as well as the demons of the past, before Sadie loses everything, including her life?<br /><br /><b>A Touch of Dawn</b><br />Caitlyn thought she’d be in the dark forever. But with the light came Jack, the police consultant who found her. Can they take a journey of healing together, or will Caitlyn retreat into the darkness of her mind, where she lived for so long?<br /><br /><b>(CONTENT WARNING: With an abuse awareness theme in this collection, there may be triggers here for past trauma sufferers. However, HEAs are guaranteed.)</b></blockquote><br /><span style="font-family: &quot;verdana&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>About The Author</b></span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Bestselling multi-genre author of UPON YOUR RETURN and 21 other books. DIRECTIONS OF THE HEART placed in the TOP 10 Books of 2017 on Amy’s Bookshelf Reviews blog. TOP 20 Authors of 2017 on Amy’s Bookshelf Reviews blog. Mystery Blogger Award for 2017. A to Z Blog Challenge Survivor in 2016. March 2016 Empress of the Universe title - winner of the "Broken Heart" themed contest and the "I Love You" themed contest on Poetry Universe. SECOND CHANCE HEART and A LITTLE MAGICK placed in the TOP 10 on the 2015 P&amp;E Readers' Poll. Nominated in the TRR Readers' Choice Awards for Winter 2015. Poetry winner of the 2015 PnPAuthors Contest. The Versatile Blogger Award for 2015. Honorable Mention in the 2014 BTS Red Carpet Book Awards. Finalist and Runner-up in the 2014 MARSocial's Author of the Year Competition. Honorable mention in the January 2014 Reader's Choice Award. Liebster Blogger Award for 2013 and 2014. Top 10 Authors on AuthorsDB.com. Winner of the Great One Liners Contest on the Directory of Published Authors.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Marie Lavender lives in the Midwest with her family and three cats. She has been writing for a little over twenty-five years. She has more works in progress than she can count on two hands. Since 2010, Marie has published 22 books in the genres of historical romance, contemporary romance, romantic suspense, paranormal romance, fantasy, science fiction, mystery/thriller, dramatic fiction, literary fiction and poetry. She has also contributed to several multi-author anthologies. Her current series are The Heiresses in Love Series, The Magick Series, The Blood at First Sight Series and The Code of Endhivar Series. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-g4geMaka4Oc/WYwTd1EQBxI/AAAAAAAAAfU/UcdB3EFfYdQIM8PPBXG0IPFC5rHIebCaQCKgBGAs/s1600/Marie%2BLavender%2BLogo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-g4geMaka4Oc/WYwTd1EQBxI/AAAAAAAAAfU/UcdB3EFfYdQIM8PPBXG0IPFC5rHIebCaQCKgBGAs/s320/Marie%2BLavender%2BLogo.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Interview With Marie Lavender</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Today at Bookish Michelle, we have here with us a multi-genre author, Marie Lavender, for an interview about her latest book Directions of the Heart.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Hi Ms Lavender, could you tell us a little bit about yourself?&nbsp;</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Sure! I’m a multi-genre author writing in the genres of historical romance, contemporary romance, romantic suspense, paranormal romance, fantasy, science fiction, mystery/thriller, dramatic fiction, literary fiction and poetry. But, I have many other works in progress in different fields, such as comedy, time travel and dystopian. I live in the Midwest with my family and three cats, though there will probably be eight kitties once I marry my fiancé. I am a shopaholic, a romance reader and I like to dabble in various creative projects at home. I love hot pink! I also moderate three blogs, as well as an author website.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>How would you describe your book in one sentence?</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Directions of the Heart is the emotional journey of eight different people; a path of loss, growth, redemption, healing and romance.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>What inspires you to write the stories in this book?</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I think we all have a voice, and it was my aim to give voices to survivors of trauma in this collection.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>How long have you been writing?</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I’ve been writing stories since the age of nine, over twenty-five years, though I know that probably dates me.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>How do you find time to write?</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Good question! As aforementioned, I’m a blogger as well as an author. Plus, while I have a side job, it’s an even greater difficulty juggling everything along with writing and family obligations. But, when I’m working a project, I usually try to write a little each day, whether it’s writing a paragraph, a scene, a chapter, or simply researching different parts of the book.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>What is one of your favorite quotes?</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">“If something comes up in your writing that is scary or naked, dive right into it. It probably has lots of energy.” – Natalie Goldberg</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This quote is really apropos for Directions of the Heart. I pushed boundaries with the book, but it was necessary to properly delve into the characters. I think it came out great, however. The collection has received all complimentary reviews so far!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nSA4LMEn-0I/Va957loGxOI/AAAAAAAAADY/dbGRZTAa9lU/s1600/smallpinkdots.png" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's a little teaser from her book!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pz688uVBe6k/WYwYBQxU7CI/AAAAAAAAAfs/xGX3JIYokwMHWDOrwusHOjFVmQ4XETASwCKgBGAs/s1600/DoHpromo10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="789" data-original-width="940" height="335" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pz688uVBe6k/WYwYBQxU7CI/AAAAAAAAAfs/xGX3JIYokwMHWDOrwusHOjFVmQ4XETASwCKgBGAs/s400/DoHpromo10.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And there's a book trailer!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/4gkk4wmrtHQ" width="560"></iframe><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Do visit the links below to find out more about the author and her books!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://marielavender.com/" target="_blank">Author website</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Purchase links:<br /><a href="https://bookgoodies.com/a/B071WVZZPV%20myBook.to/DoH" target="_blank">Amazon</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/729271" target="_blank">Smashwords</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/directions-of-the-heart-marie-lavender/1126548251" target="_blank">Barnes &amp; Noble</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/directions-of-the-heart-a-romantic-drama-collection" target="_blank">Kobo</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.createspace.com/7239124" target="_blank">Createspace</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div>Bookish Michellehttps://plus.google.com/112662870538958635213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530178857379707594.post-62431392134696112082017-08-10T16:40:00.000+08:002017-08-10T16:40:43.166+08:00{Bookish Finds} Until It Fades by K.A. Tucker<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-J9E6ploPIJk/WYwarMmi_UI/AAAAAAAAAgI/6Oaoz3qigXchY2eWyHBYbF6L9pm9eMapQCKgBGAs/s1600/Until-It-Fades.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="475" data-original-width="306" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-J9E6ploPIJk/WYwarMmi_UI/AAAAAAAAAgI/6Oaoz3qigXchY2eWyHBYbF6L9pm9eMapQCKgBGAs/s320/Until-It-Fades.jpg" width="206" /></a></div><b>Until It Fades</b><br /><b>By: </b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4866520.K_A_Tucker" target="_blank">K.A. Tucker</a><br /><b>Published by:&nbsp;</b>&nbsp;Atria Books on June 27th 2017<br /><b>Genres: </b>Romance<br /><br /><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/31208654-until-it-fades" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5mDGWn1HVtA/Va_HdGdcMwI/AAAAAAAAAFM/M3T1iTc1-Uk/s1600/Add-to-goodreads.png" /></a><br /><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq"><div style="text-align: justify;">Twenty-four-year-old truck stop waitress and single mother Catherine Wright has simple goals: to give her five-year-old daughter a happy life and to never again be the talk of the town in Balsam, Pennsylvania: population two thousand outside of tourist season.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">And then one foggy night, on a lonely road back from another failed attempt at a relationship, Catherine saves a man’s life. It isn’t until after the police have arrived that Catherine realizes exactly who it is she has saved: Brett Madden, hockey icon and media darling.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Catherine has already had her fifteen minutes of fame and the last thing she wants is to have her past dragged back into the spotlight, only this time on a national stage. So she hides her identity. It works.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">For a time.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">But when she finds the man she saved standing on her doorstep, desperate to thank her, all that changes. What begins as an immediate friendship quickly turns into something neither of them expected. Something that Catherine isn’t sure she can handle; something that Catherine is afraid to trust.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Because how long can an extraordinary man like Brett be interested in an ordinary woman like Catherine…before the spark fades?</div></blockquote><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TBBzuzZ-IQ8/Va93GV4iSbI/AAAAAAAAACw/E-CrNmzb5y0/s1600/My%2BThoughts.png" /></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">A new book by K.A. Tucker! A big smile formed on my face the moment I saw the book from a book blog. I love her Ten Tiny Breaths series because the author seems to be good at pulling on my emotions along with her characters. Gonna grab a copy of this book!<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nSA4LMEn-0I/Va957loGxOI/AAAAAAAAADY/dbGRZTAa9lU/s1600/smallpinkdots.png" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div>Bookish Michellehttps://plus.google.com/112662870538958635213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530178857379707594.post-74324819688441233052017-08-07T02:01:00.000+08:002017-08-07T02:01:22.604+08:00{Bookish Updates} Sunday Post #2<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tMEwYQ4fKZ4/WPzGLflIa0I/AAAAAAAAAYs/4rBTLUxL_78Y9NTYaUtqYp5eI4sjjddAwCPcB/s1600/SundayPost.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tMEwYQ4fKZ4/WPzGLflIa0I/AAAAAAAAAYs/4rBTLUxL_78Y9NTYaUtqYp5eI4sjjddAwCPcB/s320/SundayPost.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><blockquote class="tr_bq" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted by <a href="http://caffeinatedbookreviewer.com/" target="_blank">Caffeinated Book Reviewer</a>.</blockquote><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-f2FimG7j0x8/Va956zP6gHI/AAAAAAAAADM/jfQTafxTnZQlFPdSABNy-cSkr5o9mJ4VACPcB/s1600/pinkdots.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="40" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-f2FimG7j0x8/Va956zP6gHI/AAAAAAAAADM/jfQTafxTnZQlFPdSABNy-cSkr5o9mJ4VACPcB/s320/pinkdots.png" width="320" /></a></div><h3 style="text-align: center;">Updates</h3><div style="text-align: justify;">In the last few months of absence, I was really tied up with wedding preparation, honeymoon and adjusting to married life and juggling with work at the same time. I think I have the habit of keeping myself very busy that I hardly have time to rest. Work has been taking up most of my time as well and the amount of work peaks after the 12 days of honeymoon. I'm trying to catch up on a lot of things as well.<br /><br />I need to read!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-riy0ORvTG08/WYdY4TabnqI/AAAAAAAAAdk/KJR6FKuJYx4Pm7g9F2GRq-OALIKfRL-vwCKgBGAs/s1600/pinkdots.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="50" data-original-width="400" height="40" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-riy0ORvTG08/WYdY4TabnqI/AAAAAAAAAdk/KJR6FKuJYx4Pm7g9F2GRq-OALIKfRL-vwCKgBGAs/s320/pinkdots.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Last Week On Bookish Michelle</span></div><br /><ul><li>Bookish Finds: <a href="http://bookishmichelle.blogspot.sg/2017/08/bookish-finds-mount-emily-by-low-ying.html">Mount Emily by Low Ying Ping</a></li></ul><br /><br /></div>Bookish Michellehttps://plus.google.com/112662870538958635213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530178857379707594.post-26051836272493590362017-08-04T11:22:00.000+08:002017-08-04T11:22:54.616+08:00{Bookish Finds} Mount Emily by Low Ying Ping<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-olfqLQAllu4/WYPlNlL3QqI/AAAAAAAAAco/bgBBrrfNxq4rhN13U0DbWhMwdZVd1lcgACKgBGAs/s1600/MountEmily-CVF-300_1024x1024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="666" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-olfqLQAllu4/WYPlNlL3QqI/AAAAAAAAAco/bgBBrrfNxq4rhN13U0DbWhMwdZVd1lcgACKgBGAs/s320/MountEmily-CVF-300_1024x1024.jpg" width="208" /></a></div><b>Mount Emily</b><br /><b>By: </b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15099377.Low_Ying_Ping" target="_blank">Low Ying Ping</a><br /><b>Published by: Epigram Books&nbsp;</b>on March 2016<br /><b>Genres: </b>Mystery (YA)<br /><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29564763-mount-emily" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5mDGWn1HVtA/Va_HdGdcMwI/AAAAAAAAAFM/M3T1iTc1-Uk/s1600/Add-to-goodreads.png" /></a><br /><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">While digging around their school’s backyard in search of an urban legend, Patsy Goh and her best friend Elena are whisked back in time to 1987. Trapped in their mums’ 13-year-old bodies, the duo race against the clock to hunt down the magical time crystal that got them in this mess, before the evil Midnight Warriors find it and cause a time crisis that could destroy all of existence.</span><a class="jsHide hideAction" href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29564763-mount-emily#" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; box-sizing: border-box; color: #104b8b; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-decoration-line: none;">&nbsp;</a></blockquote><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TBBzuzZ-IQ8/Va93GV4iSbI/AAAAAAAAACw/E-CrNmzb5y0/s1600/My%2BThoughts.png" /></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">I came across this book while doing some window shopping at the bookstore. It caught my attention for a few reasons:<br /><br />1. The story is set in Singapore.<br />2. The main characters are students.<br />3. Time travel!!!<br />4. Girls who were trapped in their mothers' bodies in the past.<br /><br />Such an interesting plot! I've already ordered a copy and waiting for it to arrive!<br /><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nSA4LMEn-0I/Va957loGxOI/AAAAAAAAADY/dbGRZTAa9lU/s1600/smallpinkdots.png" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div>Bookish Michellehttps://plus.google.com/112662870538958635213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530178857379707594.post-79178564179472028982017-04-24T00:06:00.000+08:002017-04-24T00:07:31.152+08:00{Bookish Updates} Sunday Post #1<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tMEwYQ4fKZ4/WPzGLflIa0I/AAAAAAAAAYs/4rBTLUxL_78Y9NTYaUtqYp5eI4sjjddAwCPcB/s1600/SundayPost.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tMEwYQ4fKZ4/WPzGLflIa0I/AAAAAAAAAYs/4rBTLUxL_78Y9NTYaUtqYp5eI4sjjddAwCPcB/s320/SundayPost.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><blockquote class="tr_bq" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted by <a href="http://caffeinatedbookreviewer.com/" target="_blank">Caffeinated Book Reviewer</a>.</blockquote><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-f2FimG7j0x8/Va956zP6gHI/AAAAAAAAADM/jfQTafxTnZQlFPdSABNy-cSkr5o9mJ4VACPcB/s1600/pinkdots.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="40" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-f2FimG7j0x8/Va956zP6gHI/AAAAAAAAADM/jfQTafxTnZQlFPdSABNy-cSkr5o9mJ4VACPcB/s320/pinkdots.png" width="320" /></a></div><h3 style="text-align: center;">Updates</h3><div style="text-align: justify;">I have decided to start doing Sunday Post to keep myself updated about bookish news from the blogosphere. It's always exciting to find out about new books and authors! You probably could see that I have been inactive for the past few months. That's because I'm busy with renovations for my new home as it has to be ready for my wedding in June. Plus, I've been kept really very busy with my teaching job and I hardly have much time to rest well. Here's what I have for the past week.<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="40" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-f2FimG7j0x8/Va956zP6gHI/AAAAAAAAADM/jfQTafxTnZQlFPdSABNy-cSkr5o9mJ4VACPcB/s320/pinkdots.png" width="320" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h3 style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Last Week On Bookish Michelle</h3><div><ul><li><a href="http://bookishmichelle.blogspot.sg/2017/04/bookish-review-it-started-with-kiss-by.html" target="">It Started With A Kiss</a> by Ella Quinn</li><li><a href="http://bookishmichelle.blogspot.sg/2017/04/bookish-review-devil-in-spring-by-lisa.html">Devil In Spring</a> by Lisa Kleypas</li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="40" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-f2FimG7j0x8/Va956zP6gHI/AAAAAAAAADM/jfQTafxTnZQlFPdSABNy-cSkr5o9mJ4VACPcB/s320/pinkdots.png" style="text-align: center;" width="320" /><br /><h3 style="clear: both; text-align: center;">New On Bookish Michelle</h3><div><img border="0" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_pwQ8WgpDlo/WPzQG_pSJgI/AAAAAAAAAZk/tnHTGT6eFfEVpCZoOA8QInSPF-WJul6-wCPcB/s320/SundayPost-170423.jpg" width="240" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><ul><li style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27246123-the-thing-about-love" target="_blank">The Thing About Love</a> by Julie James</li><li style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/31450976-why-i-loathe-sterling-lane" target="_blank">Why I Loathe Sterling Lane</a> by Ingrid Paulson</li><li style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23253083-flamecaster" target="_blank">Flamecaster</a> by Cinda Williams Chima</li></ul><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div>Bookish Michellehttps://plus.google.com/112662870538958635213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530178857379707594.post-5817585735894872842017-04-23T02:09:00.000+08:002017-04-23T02:12:59.452+08:00{Bookish Review} Devil In Spring by Lisa Kleypas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3SFF23z5oOk/WPuOPF66G5I/AAAAAAAAAXo/lCTdAJCSEG0TpiXhEw1wll-K0QO7ijAbACPcB/s1600/Devil-in-spring.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3SFF23z5oOk/WPuOPF66G5I/AAAAAAAAAXo/lCTdAJCSEG0TpiXhEw1wll-K0QO7ijAbACPcB/s320/Devil-in-spring.jpg" width="198" /></a></div><b>Devil In Spring</b><br /><b>By: </b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30179647-devil-in-spring" target="_blank">Lisa Kleypas</a><br /><b>Published by:&nbsp;</b>&nbsp;Avon on February 21st 2017<br /><b>Genres: </b>Historical Romance<br /><b>Source: </b>Bought<br /><b>Rating:&nbsp;</b> <br /><img border="0" height="30" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PktcyGLHWLc/WPZHX6cz6xI/AAAAAAAAAWo/TvUTTDeSp7sHLz8S83yeMQo_WLZCVFXdQCPcB/s1600/pink5.png" width="100" /><br /><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30179647-devil-in-spring" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5mDGWn1HVtA/Va_HdGdcMwI/AAAAAAAAAFM/M3T1iTc1-Uk/s1600/Add-to-goodreads.png" /></a><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq"><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">An eccentric wallflower…</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Most debutantes dream of finding a husband. Lady Pandora Ravenel has different plans. The ambitious young beauty would much rather stay at home and plot out her new board game business than take part in the London Season. But one night at a glittering society ball, she’s ensnared in a scandal with a wickedly handsome stranger.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">A cynical rake…</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">After years of evading marital traps with ease, Gabriel, Lord St. Vincent, has finally been caught-by a rebellious girl who couldn’t be less suitable. In fact, she wants nothing to do with him. But Gabriel finds the high-spirited Pandora irresistible. He’ll do whatever it takes to possess her, even if their marriage of convenience turns out to be the devil’s own bargain.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">A perilous plot…</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">After succumbing to Gabriel’s skilled and sensuous persuasion, Pandora agrees to become his bride. But soon she discovers that her entrepreneurial endeavors have accidentally involved her in a dangerous conspiracy-and only her husband can keep her safe. As Gabriel protects her from their unknown adversaries, they realize their devil’s bargain may just turn out to be a match made in heaven...</div></blockquote><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TBBzuzZ-IQ8/Va93GV4iSbI/AAAAAAAAACw/E-CrNmzb5y0/s1600/My%2BThoughts.png" /></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">My craving for historical romance read led me to pick up this pretty book from the random trip to the bookstore. The cover caught my attention easily with its magical feel. The next thing that captured my attention was that the female character actually has a board game business!<br /><br />I'm really glad I picked this book because it has proven to me to be funny, unconventional and totally sweet. The manner in which Pandora and Gabriel met is so unforgettable and well... hilarious and unexpected.<br /><br />I love Pandora's carefree attitude. She's just too adorable and trusting. It's never dull reading about her. Gabriel, on the other hand, is a sweet and protective family guy who shares a close bond with his family. I love the way the two of them interact with each other.<br /><br />It was fun reading this book and I don't mind re-reading it again after a while. This book is recommended for those who enjoys a light historical romance read. The fact that this is book 3 of the series doesn't hinder the reading process.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nSA4LMEn-0I/Va957loGxOI/AAAAAAAAADY/dbGRZTAa9lU/s1600/smallpinkdots.png" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div>Bookish Michellehttps://plus.google.com/112662870538958635213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530178857379707594.post-21151382284266478272017-04-19T01:28:00.000+08:002017-04-19T01:32:20.421+08:00{Bookish Review} It Started With A Kiss by Ella Quinn<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fhEJaug4j6Q/WPZGmBdGRJI/AAAAAAAAAWM/ZR_u5jLpq78aE4qiYMZ6uITg-dVBQ7tWQCPcB/s1600/it-started-with-a-kiss.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fhEJaug4j6Q/WPZGmBdGRJI/AAAAAAAAAWM/ZR_u5jLpq78aE4qiYMZ6uITg-dVBQ7tWQCPcB/s320/it-started-with-a-kiss.jpg" width="195" /></a></div><br /><b>It Started With A Kiss (The Worthingtons #3)</b><br /><b>By: </b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7044274.Ella_Quinn" target="_blank">Ella Quinn</a><br /><b>Published by:&nbsp;</b>Zebra Shout on March 28th 2017<br /><b>Genres: </b>Historical Romance<br /><b>Source: </b>Review copy from publisher<br /><b>Rating:&nbsp;</b> <img border="0" height="30" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3SJ2KEHEO4k/Va92h_pNgsI/AAAAAAAAACg/zJDSBAZL30Qs4BJuPKH1AtZegrzVES9mQCPcB/s1600/pink5.png" width="100" /><br /><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/31014546-it-started-with-a-kiss" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5mDGWn1HVtA/Va_HdGdcMwI/AAAAAAAAAFM/M3T1iTc1-Uk/s1600/Add-to-goodreads.png" /></a><br /><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq" style="text-align: justify;">What is a young Worthington woman to do when the man of her dreams is not who she thinks he is?<br /><br />This season, all eyes are on the Earl of Worthington’s spirited, beautiful sister, Lady Louisa Vivers. Many gentlemen are vying for her attention in and around the ton. Yet, Louisa longs for someone who can take her beyond the ballroom—a man who is worldly, adventurous, and passionate. She won’t settle for just any suitor. She wants her true soul mate—and she’ll know him when she sees him.<br /><br />Is Gideon, the Duke of Rothwell, him? The moment he and Louisa meet, they share a powerful attraction. Rides at sunrise and waltzes at dusk follow. Finally, Gideon can no longer resist the urge to embrace her, and Louisa is sure he will ask for her hand. But Gideon believes he is in no position to marry. The Rothwell estate has gone bankrupt, a scandal simmers in its wake, and he has nothing left to offer. Now, he must decide if he will let pride stand in the way of true love—or if he will risk everything, and let the lady decide for herself…</blockquote><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TBBzuzZ-IQ8/Va93GV4iSbI/AAAAAAAAACw/E-CrNmzb5y0/s1600/My%2BThoughts.png" /></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">Nothing beats reading a historical romance about a strong-willed lady who knows what she wants and very determined to marry for love. A chance encounter was all it takes to build the sizzling attraction between Louisa and Gideon. Imagine the surprise when they both realised how small their world was and how it brought them together again. Although the attraction was there, there was nothing Gideon could do until he sorted out the mess his father had left behind. Then comes the danger... the misunderstanding... and... more.<br /><br />I really enjoy reading about Louisa and the funny little adventures and 'conspiracy' that she has. It is very obvious that both Louisa and Gideon were destined for each other from the start but there were many obstacles in their way but it concluded nicely.<br /><br />The pacing of the story was good and engaging. Quinn has a good cast of supporting characters who helped to bring the story to live. Although this is the third book in the story, I have no problem reading it as a standalone. I'd definitely recommend this light read to anyone who fancies a lovely historical romance read.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nSA4LMEn-0I/Va957loGxOI/AAAAAAAAADY/dbGRZTAa9lU/s1600/smallpinkdots.png" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div>Bookish Michellehttps://plus.google.com/112662870538958635213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530178857379707594.post-70373112889266544492017-02-21T00:00:00.000+08:002017-02-21T00:00:18.310+08:00{Bookish Finds} The Girl With The Make-Believe Husband by Julia Quinn<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ixZQfi6NWXk/WKkssSOVTqI/AAAAAAAAAVU/pwzsNvOwF-InqKqN3tONVTYcOWbJoEAVwCPcB/s1600/The-girl-with-the-make-believe-husband.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ixZQfi6NWXk/WKkssSOVTqI/AAAAAAAAAVU/pwzsNvOwF-InqKqN3tONVTYcOWbJoEAVwCPcB/s320/The-girl-with-the-make-believe-husband.jpg" width="198" /></a></div><b>The Girl With The Make-Believe Husband</b><br /><b>Series: </b>Rokesbys #2<br /><b>By: </b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/63898.Julia_Quinn" target="_blank">Julia Quinn</a><br /><b>Published on:&nbsp;</b>May 30th 2017 by Avon<br /><b>Genres: </b>Historical Romance<br /><br /><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/31931722-the-girl-with-the-make-believe-husband" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5mDGWn1HVtA/Va_HdGdcMwI/AAAAAAAAAFM/M3T1iTc1-Uk/s1600/Add-to-goodreads.png" /></a><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq" style="text-align: justify;"><i><b>While you were sleeping... </b></i><br /><br />With her brother Thomas injured on the battlefront in the Colonies, orphaned Cecilia Harcourt has two unbearable choices: move in with a maiden aunt or marry a scheming cousin. Instead, she chooses option three and travels across the Atlantic, determined to nurse her brother back to health. But after a week of searching, she finds not her brother but his best friend, the handsome officer Edward Rokesby. He's unconscious and in desperate need of her care, and Cecilia vows that she will save this soldier's life, even if staying by his side means telling one little lie...<br /><br /><b><i>I told everyone I was your wife </i></b><br /><br />When Edward comes to, he's more than a little confused. The blow to his head knocked out six months of his memory, but surely he would recall getting married. He knows who Cecilia Harcourt is—even if he does not recall her face—and with everyone calling her his wife, he decides it must be true, even though he'd always assumed he'd marry his neighbor back in England.<br /><br /><b><i>If only it were true... </i></b><br /><br />Cecilia risks her entire future by giving herself—completely—to the man she loves. But when the truth comes out, Edward may have a few surprises of his own for the new Mrs. Rokesby. </blockquote><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TBBzuzZ-IQ8/Va93GV4iSbI/AAAAAAAAACw/E-CrNmzb5y0/s1600/My%2BThoughts.png" /></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">I was browsing through upcoming titles on Book Depository and happen to chance upon this book. I remember reading lots of Julia Quinn books a few years ago as she is one of the historical authors whom I adore very much. I'm so excited about this one and wonder how will the characters develop. What do you think about this book?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nSA4LMEn-0I/Va957loGxOI/AAAAAAAAADY/dbGRZTAa9lU/s1600/smallpinkdots.png" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div>Bookish Michellehttps://plus.google.com/112662870538958635213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530178857379707594.post-67666573499226246022017-02-19T10:42:00.000+08:002017-02-19T10:42:47.230+08:00Feature and Follow Friday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nt1hhvsWmtE/WII_hkTyeAI/AAAAAAAAASo/rr-dOtYqDpU5MTMJqy0IYYWn1uTehoAcACPcB/s1600/feature-and-follow.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nt1hhvsWmtE/WII_hkTyeAI/AAAAAAAAASo/rr-dOtYqDpU5MTMJqy0IYYWn1uTehoAcACPcB/s320/feature-and-follow.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is a weekly blog meme hosted by <a href="http://www.parajunkee.com/" target="_blank">Parajunkee's View</a> and <a href="http://www.alisoncanread.com/" target="_blank">Alison Can Read</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-f2FimG7j0x8/Va956zP6gHI/AAAAAAAAADM/jfQTafxTnZQlFPdSABNy-cSkr5o9mJ4VACPcB/s1600/pinkdots.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="40" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-f2FimG7j0x8/Va956zP6gHI/AAAAAAAAADM/jfQTafxTnZQlFPdSABNy-cSkr5o9mJ4VACPcB/s320/pinkdots.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>This week's prompt:</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What was the first book that moved you? Scared you, made you cry, disturbed your view of the world?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://michellechewwrites.blogspot.sg/2012/10/earc-review-pushing-limits-by-katie.html" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-i17vUrKAl1A/WKkE7LH1seI/AAAAAAAAAUo/oCsmmVq9UoMQT2lwnrCeY3re-uZbGClagCPcB/s320/pushing-the-limits.jpg" width="211" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The one I remember vividly because it made me tear up. Katie McGarry is a great author!</div>Bookish Michellehttps://plus.google.com/112662870538958635213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530178857379707594.post-6948312994134777652017-02-18T08:45:00.000+08:002017-02-18T08:45:01.988+08:00{Bookish Review} Safe & Sound by Alli Hope<div class="separator tr_bq" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UetpcZsycXw/WErO3_vl5AI/AAAAAAAAAO0/cuflyP4BHBQctkr2Qs3SyENaoHsrKz11ACPcB/s1600/Safe-and-Sound.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UetpcZsycXw/WErO3_vl5AI/AAAAAAAAAO0/cuflyP4BHBQctkr2Qs3SyENaoHsrKz11ACPcB/s320/Safe-and-Sound.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br /><b>Safe &amp; Sound</b><br /><b>By: </b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/16116587.Alli_Hope" target="_blank">Alli Hope</a><br /><b>Published by:&nbsp;</b>Elephantine Publishing on&nbsp;February 22nd 2017<br /><b>Genres: </b>YA Romance/Thriller (Mature Content)<br /><b>Source: </b>Review copy<br /><b>Rating:&nbsp;</b> <img border="0" height="30" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-phdeE4iIMFo/Va92h0_RhKI/AAAAAAAAACc/Zlj4ItmGx2I/s252-Ic42/pink4.png" width="100" /><br /><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/33407307-safe-and-sound" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5mDGWn1HVtA/Va_HdGdcMwI/AAAAAAAAAFM/M3T1iTc1-Uk/s1600/Add-to-goodreads.png" /></a><br /><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq" style="text-align: justify;">16 year-old, Hailey Perish, knows her life can’t get much worse. Since her dad split a few years ago, Hailey’s mother has spiraled hard and fast, careening toward rock bottom and threatening to take her daughter down with her. Hailey now marks time by evictions, her mother’s poker games, and Saturday School where she voluntarily shows up for weekend detentions to secure her one promised meal of the week. She has no room for relationships, especially with someone like her childhood love and junior class golden boy, Carson Hart. Hailey trusted him once and Carson failed her. She’s determined not to let herself be hurt again. <br /><br />When Hailey’s mom does the unthinkable and bets her own daughter in a high stakes poker game, Mitch, the loan shark, is all too eager and determined to collect on his debt. To him, Hailey is nothing but property. His property. And he’ll do anything to recover it. On the run from a fate that promises a much worse life than she already knows, there’s only one person in the world Hailey can call for help. <br /><br />Will Carson be there for her in her darkest hour and deliver her from harm’s way safe and sound? Or will he abandon Hailey—just like he’s always done—just like they all do? <br /><br />Alli Hope’s debut novel delivers an unforgettable story about love &amp; surviving in the dark places. Safe &amp; Sound contains mature situations and content. </blockquote><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TBBzuzZ-IQ8/Va93GV4iSbI/AAAAAAAAACw/E-CrNmzb5y0/s1600/My%2BThoughts.png" /></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">I receive a review copy from the author in exchange for an honest review.<br /><br />Hailey's life went downhill when her father left their family 6 years ago and matters got worse with her mother's drug and gambling addiction. One day, her mother did the unthinkable and Hailey had no choice but to run and she desperately needed help.<br /><br />Safe &amp; Sound is an enjoyable book which I finished reading within 2 days. Although there are dark themes like rape and drugs in this book which would made me cringe whenever I read those scenes, there are also some lessons for the readers as well.<br /><br />This book is all about betrayal and how to go about dealing with betrayal, especially the more serious ones. Below is a list of what I've gathered from the book:<br /><br /><br /><ul><li>Do not gamble. You'll end up losing everything you have.</li><li>Say no to drugs. You'll get addicted and do stupid things.</li><li>Help your loved ones if they have the 2 problems mentioned above by seeking professional help. Don't wait until it is too late.</li><li>Check the background of the professionals before you engage them.</li></ul><div>As this book contains some mature theme, I would recommend to only those who aree 18 and above, or those mature enough to handle reading them.</div><div><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nSA4LMEn-0I/Va957loGxOI/AAAAAAAAADY/dbGRZTAa9lU/s1600/smallpinkdots.png" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div>Bookish Michellehttps://plus.google.com/112662870538958635213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530178857379707594.post-4454359636236491592017-02-16T23:41:00.000+08:002017-02-16T23:41:15.601+08:00{Bookish Review} From London With Love by Diana Quincy<div class="separator tr_bq" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/--8Ouft37RYI/WKW9g-IjBfI/AAAAAAAAATw/Q1KJueROvTIBuaq2wqsxKqCXJwl39MANgCPcB/s1600/from-london-with-love.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/--8Ouft37RYI/WKW9g-IjBfI/AAAAAAAAATw/Q1KJueROvTIBuaq2wqsxKqCXJwl39MANgCPcB/s320/from-london-with-love.jpg" width="210" /></a></div><br /><b>From London With Love</b><br /><b>By: </b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7045151.Diana_Quincy" target="_blank">Diana Quincy</a><br /><b>Published by:&nbsp;</b>Loveswept on&nbsp;February 7th 2017<br /><b>Genres: </b>Historical Romance (Mature)<br /><b>Source: </b>Review copy<br /><b>Rating:&nbsp;</b> <img border="0" height="30" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-phdeE4iIMFo/Va92h0_RhKI/AAAAAAAAACc/Zlj4ItmGx2I/s252-Ic42/pink4.png" width="100" /><br /><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/31163546-from-london-with-love" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5mDGWn1HVtA/Va_HdGdcMwI/AAAAAAAAAFM/M3T1iTc1-Uk/s1600/Add-to-goodreads.png" /></a><br /><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq" style="text-align: justify;">Emilia St. George is moments away from marrying the admired grandson of a duke when the man who once jilted her decides to kidnap her at the altar. It’s the second time in five years Hamilton Sparrow has ruined her wedding day, and Emilia isn’t about to forgive him. The mere sight of her ex-fiancé revives painful memories—and, most regrettably, aching desires that refuse to be ignored.<br />Scanning the guests at Emilia’s wedding, Sparrow spots a familiar face: an assassin he recognizes from his days as a spy in France. Whisking Emilia away, he’s pleasantly surprised by her newly formed curves. Could this be the same flame-haired slip of a girl once promised to Sparrow? And does the fop she still insists on marrying realize what a prize she is? True, Sparrow left Emilia at the altar. But he’s afraid that the only way to right that particular wrong is to risk the one thing he’s always guarded: his heart.</blockquote><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TBBzuzZ-IQ8/Va93GV4iSbI/AAAAAAAAACw/E-CrNmzb5y0/s1600/My%2BThoughts.png" /></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">I received a review copy via the publisher in exchange for an honest review. It has been a while since I last read a historical romance and the first sentence of the summary captured my attention immediately. It made me want to just find out more.<br /><br />From London With Love does not disappoint. I'm utterly captured by the characters and the story. The book started with Emilia being kidnapped by Sparrow, the man who broke their engagement five years ago. The thing that I like about reading this book is that I get to guess who the culprit was as the story progresses. I must say that even though it is quite obvious, the process is still enjoyable. It's also fun to read about both Emilia and Sparrow, how they deny their attraction only to come together again in the end.<br /><br />Although this is book 3 of the series, I have absolutely no issues with reading this as a standalone. I actually finished this book in two sittings but procrastination got the better of me and I only managed to write the review now. Would I recommend this book? Definitely with those who wants to have an enjoyable and light reading.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nSA4LMEn-0I/Va957loGxOI/AAAAAAAAADY/dbGRZTAa9lU/s1600/smallpinkdots.png" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div>Bookish Michellehttps://plus.google.com/112662870538958635213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530178857379707594.post-49301245839557000112017-01-21T01:09:00.000+08:002017-01-21T01:16:29.721+08:00Feature and Follow Friday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nt1hhvsWmtE/WII_hkTyeAI/AAAAAAAAASo/rr-dOtYqDpU5MTMJqy0IYYWn1uTehoAcACPcB/s1600/feature-and-follow.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nt1hhvsWmtE/WII_hkTyeAI/AAAAAAAAASo/rr-dOtYqDpU5MTMJqy0IYYWn1uTehoAcACPcB/s320/feature-and-follow.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is a weekly blog meme hosted by <a href="http://www.parajunkee.com/" target="_blank">Parajunkee's View</a> and <a href="http://www.alisoncanread.com/" target="_blank">Alison Can Read</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-f2FimG7j0x8/Va956zP6gHI/AAAAAAAAADM/jfQTafxTnZQlFPdSABNy-cSkr5o9mJ4VACPcB/s1600/pinkdots.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="40" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-f2FimG7j0x8/Va956zP6gHI/AAAAAAAAADM/jfQTafxTnZQlFPdSABNy-cSkr5o9mJ4VACPcB/s320/pinkdots.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>This week's prompt:</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What Movie from Book coming out in 2017 are you most excited about?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QaZVCGSs0KQ/WIJFV65O1JI/AAAAAAAAATE/RdXX3g9vee0TY_WRtpvPoxK45qhBLIaFACPcB/s1600/beauty-and-the-beast.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QaZVCGSs0KQ/WIJFV65O1JI/AAAAAAAAATE/RdXX3g9vee0TY_WRtpvPoxK45qhBLIaFACPcB/s320/beauty-and-the-beast.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">(Image taken from Beauty and the Beast Facebook page)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Childhood classic story. Enough said.<br /><br />Plus it's Emma Watson!</div>Bookish Michellehttps://plus.google.com/112662870538958635213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530178857379707594.post-28591148931668170072016-12-27T00:46:00.000+08:002016-12-27T01:01:37.198+08:00{Bookish Giveaway} Followers Appreciation Dec 2016 to Jan 2017<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NLV7uaUdxDI/WGDaqzjmHmI/AAAAAAAAARw/BaO4oNwr8JsCNlKLNV4Glvi8VJ411vAEACPcB/s1600/Giveaway.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="128" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NLV7uaUdxDI/WGDaqzjmHmI/AAAAAAAAARw/BaO4oNwr8JsCNlKLNV4Glvi8VJ411vAEACPcB/s320/Giveaway.png" width="320" /></a></div><h2 style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></h2><div style="text-align: justify;">A little something for my blog followers who have been very patient with me throughout all these time. I do admit I was not very active in the past few years ever since I became a workaholic. I did not even hop from blog to blog to keep myself updated on what are the latest interesting reads. That changed about a month ago. I won't say that I am very active but I do surf around a little nowadays and through this, my to-read list increased! I'm excited to read more books than ever!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">So, here's a little something for one lucky winner:<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a class="rcptr" data-raflid="8f0978081" data-template="" data-theme="classic" href="http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/8f0978081/" id="rcwidget_werddi3z" rel="nofollow">a Rafflecopter giveaway</a><script src="https://widget-prime.rafflecopter.com/launch.js"></script></div>Bookish Michellehttps://plus.google.com/112662870538958635213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530178857379707594.post-35302511481021988142016-12-24T20:00:00.000+08:002016-12-24T20:00:23.118+08:00{Bookish Finds} All Fall Down By Ally Carter <div class="separator tr_bq" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Wn_UIokZ2Js/WFluVewC7pI/AAAAAAAAAQ4/RdEZJwUKQDQTVJfYPz5ELeX9GnZ3TZJSACPcB/s1600/all-fall-down.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Wn_UIokZ2Js/WFluVewC7pI/AAAAAAAAAQ4/RdEZJwUKQDQTVJfYPz5ELeX9GnZ3TZJSACPcB/s320/all-fall-down.jpg" width="212" /></a></div><b>All Fall Down</b><br /><b>Series: </b>Embassy Row #1<br /><b>By: </b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/56224.Ally_Carter" target="_blank">Ally Carter</a><br /><b>Published by:&nbsp;</b>January 20th 2015 by Scholastic Press<br /><b>Genres: </b>Mystery (YA)<br /><b>Target: </b>Grade 7 to 12<br /><b>Age Group: </b>12 to 17<br /><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22571275-all-fall-down" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5mDGWn1HVtA/Va_HdGdcMwI/AAAAAAAAAFM/M3T1iTc1-Uk/s1600/Add-to-goodreads.png" /></a><br /><br /><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq" style="text-align: justify;">Grace Blakely is absolutely certain of three things:<br /><br />1. She is not crazy.<br />2. Her mother was murdered.<br />3. Someday she is going to find the killer and make him pay.<br /><br />As certain as Grace is about these facts, nobody else believes her -- so there's no one she can completely trust. Not her grandfather, a powerful ambassador. Not her new friends, who all live on Embassy Row. Not Alexei, the Russian boy next door, who is keeping his eye on Grace for reasons she neither likes nor understands.<br /><br />Everybody wants Grace to put on a pretty dress and a pretty smile, blocking out all her unpretty thoughts. But they can't control Grace -- no more than Grace can control what she knows or what she needs to do. Her past has come back to hunt her . . . and if she doesn't stop it, Grace isn't the only one who will get hurt. Because on Embassy Row, the countries of the world stand like dominoes, and one wrong move can make them all fall down. </blockquote><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TBBzuzZ-IQ8/Va93GV4iSbI/AAAAAAAAACw/E-CrNmzb5y0/s1600/My%2BThoughts.png" /></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">I saw from a blog that the third book <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30254923-take-the-key-and-lock-her-up" target="_blank">Take the Key and Lock Her Up</a> is going to be released on 27th December. The synopsis sounds so interesting and exciting! (Plus the rating on Goodreads is 4.57 when I just went to check it a few seconds ago.)<br /><br />From the reviews that I've read, the downside to this book would be the predictable plot and lack of complexity.<br /><br />The second book, <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24644814-see-how-they-run" target="_blank">See How They Run</a>&nbsp;was published at the end of December 2015. It's got quite a good rating too! 4.1! But it seems like the second book wasn't as good as the first but there are readers who simply love the book.<br /><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq">Inside every secret, there's a world of trouble. Get ready for the second book in this new series of global proportions--from master of intrigue, New York Times bestselling author Ally Carter.<br /><br />Grace's past has come back to hunt her . . . and if she doesn't stop it, Grace isn't the only one who will get hurt. Because on Embassy Row, the countries of the world stand like dominoes, and one wrong move can make them all fall down.<br /><br />The twists get twistier and the turns get even more shocking in the second thrilling installment of Embassy Row.&nbsp;</blockquote><br />To me, the third book promises a good story. It has a catchy title that immediately captures my attention. <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30254923-take-the-key-and-lock-her-up" target="_blank">Take the Key and Lock Her Up</a> show hints of danger and excitement which got me hyped up. Safe to say that I will be trying to get my hands on this series.<br /><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq"><b>THE PRINCESS IS DEAD.</b><br /><b>LONG LIVE THE PRINCESS.</b><b><br /></b><br />Centuries ago, the royal family of Adria was killed . . . or so everyone thought.<br />Now Grace Blakely knows the truth:<br /><br />There was one survivor, and that survivor’s blood runs through her veins. This simple fact could cause a revolution — which is why some people will stop at nothing to keep it from coming to light.<br /><br />There is only one way for Grace to save herself, save her family, and save the boy she loves. She must outmaneuver her foes, cut through the web of lies that has surrounded her for years, and go back to the source of all her troubles, despite the risk.<br /><br />If she wins, she will inherit a throne.<br /><br />And if she loses, she will inherit the fate of all the dead princesses who came before her.&nbsp;</blockquote><br />So, what do you think of this series?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nSA4LMEn-0I/Va957loGxOI/AAAAAAAAADY/dbGRZTAa9lU/s1600/smallpinkdots.png" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div>Bookish Michellehttps://plus.google.com/112662870538958635213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-530178857379707594.post-91216599734118865982016-12-19T00:44:00.000+08:002016-12-19T00:44:12.002+08:00{Bookish Review} Love You More by Lisa Gardner<div class="separator tr_bq" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7C8aqyJW39E/WFAu89fUn3I/AAAAAAAAAP8/d4hTrN9IRuoh3-srLx_2qyNRqNCis6Q1gCPcB/s1600/love-you-more.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7C8aqyJW39E/WFAu89fUn3I/AAAAAAAAAP8/d4hTrN9IRuoh3-srLx_2qyNRqNCis6Q1gCPcB/s320/love-you-more.jpg" width="209" /></a></div><br /><b>Love You More</b><br /><b>By: </b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/18282.Lisa_Gardner" target="_blank">Lisa Gardner</a><br /><b>Series: </b>Tessa Leoni #1<br /><b>Published by:&nbsp;</b>March 8th 2011 by Bantam<br /><b>Genres: </b>Adult Thriller<br /><b>Source: </b>Library<br /><b>Rating:&nbsp;</b> <img border="0" height="30" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-phdeE4iIMFo/Va92h0_RhKI/AAAAAAAAACc/Zlj4ItmGx2I/s252-Ic42/pink4.png" width="100" /><br /><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/8701129-love-you-more" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5mDGWn1HVtA/Va_HdGdcMwI/AAAAAAAAAFM/M3T1iTc1-Uk/s1600/Add-to-goodreads.png" /></a><br /><br /><blockquote class="tr_bq" style="text-align: justify;">One question, a split-second decision, and Brian Darby lies dead on the kitchen floor. His wife, state police trooper Tessa Leoni, claims to have shot him in self-defense, and bears the bruises to back up her tale. For veteran detective D. D. Warren it should be an open-and-shut case. But where is their six-year-old daughter?<br /><br />As the homicide investigation ratchets into a frantic statewide search for a missing child, D. D. Warren must partner with former lover Bobby Dodge to break through the blue wall of police brotherhood, seeking to understand the inner workings of a trooper’s mind while also unearthing family secrets. Would a trained police officer truly shoot her own husband? And would a mother harm her own child?<br /><br />For Tessa Leoni, the worst has not yet happened. She is walking a tightrope, with nowhere to turn, no one to trust, as the clock ticks down to a terrifying deadline. She has one goal in sight, and she will use every ounce of her training, every trick at her disposal, to do what must be done. No sacrifice is too great, no action unthinkable. A mother knows who she loves. And all others will be made to pay. </blockquote><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TBBzuzZ-IQ8/Va93GV4iSbI/AAAAAAAAACw/E-CrNmzb5y0/s1600/My%2BThoughts.png" /></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">Picked this book random on a trip to the library. The secrets and mysteries the book promises sealed the deal (plus a quick glimpse at Goodreads). I wasn't disappointed at all. The author weaved a captivating story about a mother and her determination to save her child. <br /><br />Tessa claimed to have shot her husband in self-defense and their six-year-old-daughter was missing. Something didn't sit right with the detective D.D. Warren and things started to happen. This book brought me surprise after surprise as the story progresses. I do admit that I did not really get into the book during the first few chapters--it was written from the perspective of Tessa and D.D--and it was probably due to the fact that I wanted to unravel the mystery behind everything fast. In addition, something didn't feel quite right to be at the way it ended. It seemed to me like the character became quite powerful.<br /><br />Overall, Love You More is a good thriller and I would definitely check out other books from the author.<br /><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nSA4LMEn-0I/Va957loGxOI/AAAAAAAAADY/dbGRZTAa9lU/s1600/smallpinkdots.png" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div>Bookish Michellehttps://plus.google.com/112662870538958635213noreply@blogger.com